With senior orations, the conferral of honorary degrees and the symbolic granting of degrees across all programs, the University Ceremony brought together all of #BrownU’s degree recipients to celebrate their achievements and unique journeys. While speaking duties at Brown Commencement ceremonies are reserved predominantly for graduates, sometimes the moment just calls for the opportunity to hear from one of the year’s accomplished honorary degree recipients. That was the case this year, when President Paxson invited seven-time Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter and composer Jon Batiste to grace #Brown2025 graduates with an impromptu performance at the University Ceremony. 📸 Image credit: Nick Dentamaro 🔗 Read more at the link in our bio.